How To Fix FMMA005 - Interval is not valid: &1 is smaller than &2

FMMA005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMMA - Multi-annual budgeting

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Interval is not valid: &1 is smaller than &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMMA005 - Interval is not valid: &1 is smaller than &2 ?

  The SAP error message FMMA005, which states "Interval is not valid: &1 is smaller than &2," typically occurs in the context of financial management, particularly when dealing with budget management or fund management. This error indicates that a specified value (e.g., a budget amount, a commitment, or a planned value) is less than a required minimum value, which is not allowed in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Value Entry: The user may have entered a value that is less than the minimum required value for a specific budget or fund management operation.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that define minimum and maximum limits for certain financial transactions, and the entered value does not comply with these settings.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data, such as incorrect master data or transaction data that leads to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Values: Review the values you have entered in the transaction.